₦airaland Forum

Ibadanfarmroad:
even me as an edo man has been a victim, I had a business at ifite, when the indigenes in the same line of business saw that I was doing better than them they went to the landlord to drive me out of the shop that they will pay x3 of what I was paying, the landlord drove me out when I was only 4 months into the one year i paid, for over three months I stayed there the shop was still locked.
I had to relocate back to Benin and then Ibadan.

plankyjacky:
One day ,I pray Africa will rise beyond this tribal sentiment and we see ourself as one, from Cape Town to Sudan .
Sometimes I think what is driving the tribal sentiment is greed in a community entrenched in poverty and illiteracy .

Ibadanfarmroad:
Thats Igbo house of rep member really messed up, 14 out of 17 people he sponsored to china are igbos, 9 out of 9 to South Africa are igbos and baba still get mind publish am for social media.

Adaisback:
We don't have underage voters in igbo land. Small body no be under age. If you want to see under age voters , go to Zamfara and sokoto.

Salewa97:
The northerners and the southerners are not having any issue on social media.

The issues are purely between the Yoruba and Igbo. Let them settle it themselves

ibechris:
Keep supporting APC. Just imagine how they are wasting these people through the use of voodoo and juju.

That is what Tinubu has done. Since Tinubu came into Lagos politics,he has refused to allow the indigenes to govern themselves. He solely imposes whomever he wants but do u know what,nothing last forever in this world.

DMerciful:
Is the person not Yoruba? I thought any Yoruba can rule anywhere in Lagos?

The chicken will always come home to roost

AMINDA:
Here we go again with the ethnic baiting that all pseudo-spokesmen and supporters of the president are now known to exhibit. This is a coordinated strategy for Tinubu to use hate to galvanise vote, especially in his Southwest region. Online, Agbadorians are denying the usage of the word "Owambe" now, claiming it's "Owanbe" and accusing an artist of cultural misappropriation just because she's Igbo. In the end, the chickens will eventually come home to roost.

zero8zero:
I haven't said too much

DesChyko:
I fondly remember one of our neighbours. In the Estate I live, we call him Baba. Like others before him, he sold and left Lagos.

The house was sold to an Igbo man and is now renovated and rented out to three Igbo families. It was his retirement wish, I guess.

Alaigbo:
Continue lying to your soul

Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held at Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu described their emergence as a clear testament to the trust and confidence reposed in them to develop their respective communities further.

“Your victory is not a trophy, it is a mandate, and it comes with weighty expectations. You have been chosen—not coerced, not imposed, but freely and fairly elected by the people you are now called to serve,” the Governor said.

He reminded them that the people’s expectations are rooted in practical, daily needs, urging them to prioritise real development over rhetoric.

“Distinguished Chairmen, you are now custodians of a great trust. The people have placed in your hands not just votes but their dreams. Their expectations are clear: better roads, safer streets, functioning health centres, thriving schools, modern markets, environmental sanitation, youth engagement, community security. These are not abstractions; they are daily necessities. And your performance will be measured not by the eloquence of your speeches but by the visibility of your actions,” he added.

Sanwo-Olu urged the Chairmen and their Deputies to hit the ground running and take immediate steps to deliver development at the grassroots.

“Now begins the daily grind of governance, the hard work of delivering results, the quiet resolve to stand firm for what is right even when it is not easy. Today’s Lagos is not the Lagos of yesterday. We are a 21st-century mega-city, driven by the energy of over 24 million people. This State is the economic engine of our nation. That energy must be matched at the local level with leadership that is bold, agile, inclusive, and deeply connected to the people,” he stated.

On local government autonomy, Governor Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed the state’s long-standing support for decentralised governance and urged the council officials to use their newfound autonomy with integrity.

“We are living through a new era of local government autonomy, fiscal and administrative independence now affirmed by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Lagos has always led the charge in this regard. As Chairmen, you now have direct access to your council’s funds. With this comes direct accountability. No excuses. No finger pointing. The buck now stops with you. Use this autonomy wisely. Guard it with transparency. Let your tenure reflect not political entitlement, but public responsibility. Leadership must never be about personal gain and must be about public impact,” he charged.

He also called on the officials to focus on grassroots development, transparent governance, and people-centred service delivery.

In his welcome address, the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mr Bolaji Robert, described the victories at the polls as strong indicators of grassroots appeal and public trust.

He said their emergence was based on transparency and broad-based support, adding that the people have placed enormous trust in them.

He urged the newly sworn-in officials to protect their mandate and fulfil their responsibilities with integrity.

The management of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), has apologised to the Agency’s subscribers and the general public over the regrettable publication on its website on the night of Saturday, 26th July 2025, regarding the results of Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2024 Final between Nigeria and Morocco.

The Director General of VON, Jibrin Baba Ndace in a statement said the erroneous report, which prematurely and falsely announced a Nigerian loss before the conclusion of the match, was both inaccurate and deeply unfortunate.

He emphasised that Voice of Nigeria aligns with the historic moment, as Super Falcons mounted a courageous comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3–2, securing a record-extending tenth WAFCON title and affirming their place at the pinnacle of African women’s football .

While initial reviews pointed to an internal lapse, we are also investigating the possibility of a security breach or identity theft through hacking, which may have contributed to this disturbing development, Ndace stated.

The DG further stressed that apart from ongoing internal reforms, VON has also undertaken strategic staff redeployments to enhance accountability, build resilience, and boost editorial efficiency across its platforms.

Goodvibes007:
Anambra took the lead in 2018. So what exactly is the problem?

Please fact-check me: In 2018, Anambra changed the names of several streets to reflect their local heritage. One such street was Abakaliki Street, which was renamed Club Street.

The renaming of that street caused much disaffection within the Ebonyi State Government. The Ebonyi State House of Assembly passed a resolution against the action by the Anambra State Government, while the then Governor of Ebonyi State, now the Minister of Works, protested the renaming.

But guess what? Not a single one of the prominent public individuals now protesting the renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos lent their voices in support of the people of Ebonyi when the Anambra State Government took that action.

Peter Obi was silent. Celebrities did not condemn the action. Social activists did not agitate, and pro democracy activists did not give their pros and cons.

So, the hosting question is this: Why is Anambra State allowed to rename streets and bus stops to names that redirect their cultural and political heritage, but Lagos cannot? Why are the Lagos State Government and its Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas being pilloried and labelled by those who were loudly quiet when Anambra State took the same action seven years ago?

I thought that what was sauce for Greece, is also sauce for Uganda?

Please fact-check me: In 2017, the then Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, renamed a street after then President Muhammadu Buhari, and the act almost set off a riot. The indigenes refused to accept the renaming of a local street after a non-indigene. Things got to a head, and the next day, the Imo State Government was forced to deny the renaming of the street after Buhari to prevent a breakdown of law and order.

Why is there an outcry when Lagos does it, but none when Anambra does the same? Why are the people of Imo allowed to be outraged when a local street is named after a non-indigene, but Lagos is intolerant and bigoted when they take steps to preserve their culture and traditions?

Again, please fact-check me: Peter Obi, as Anambra Governor, threatened to deport homeless Nigerians not of Anambra origin from his state. Can you imagine that!

Did any of these people now attacking Lagos ever condemn that action by Obi? The answer is a capital no!

I have repeatedly said that Nigerians have short memories, and that is why it is easy to gaslight our people.

If Nigerians were less emotional and more sentient, given to facts, many of the issues that we agitate over would not even arise.

Reno Omokri

Wahabfuture:
Lagos is a man’s land because it belongs to all Nigeria, and nothing you can do about it, I’m coming to buy few lands in Lagos by January 2026, you can continue to dwell in your streets names change, who does it help? Although I have no problem with it if it can help your emotional pains, peace ✌️